Located in the State Ballroom, Artists Alley is home to a wide array of creators selling their unique and original handmade wares. As a university student organization, C&CC prioritizes and encourages student artists to participate! Go on an adventure to find illustrative prints, plushies, jewelry, stickers, apparel, and so much more!
The application period for the C&CC 2026 Mini-Con Artists Alley opens January 15. Acceptance emails will be sent out by mid-February.
Upon acceptance, artists who are not affiliated with NC State will be asked to pay the $15 vending fee. Failure to pay the $15 vending fee after one week will result in your booth being made available to Waitlisted Artists. Vending fee refunds will be available for up to two weeks before the C&CC Mini-Con date.
Standard Table Space: 6' x 2' table, 2 seats (4' x 6' area for you and any items)
Greater Table Space (limited): two 6 'x 2' tables, 2 seats (8' x 6' area for you and any items)
Artist Set-Up: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Attendees: 12 PM - 8 PM
Artist Closing: 8 PM - 9 PM
NCSU Affiliates: General Admission (per person)
Unaffiliated with NCSU: General Admission (per person) + $15 vending fee
AI-generated art
Excessively suggestive, lewd, or violent items
See the Artists Alley section of our rules and regulations for more information.
Application period (January - early February)
Acceptance and waitlist emails sent out (mid-February)
Vending fee payment period (mid-February)
Mapping (mid-February - mid-March)
Check-in (day-of C&CC Mini-Con at admissions desk) & badge receival (day-of C&CC Mini-Con at admissions desk or at pre-registration pickup before the event)